STAT: Victor Wanyama made the most passes in the first half, with 48 passes. 85% were accurate and 48% went forwards.
Unfortunately, Lallana isn't getting any joy today. If anyone is to come off. I think it should be Lallana for Osvaldo.
Agree with this also. I think I'd take Adam off, draw Rickie back somewhat and play Osvaldo off the shoulder.
Yeah it seems like we're due one after those two decent shouts! Gardner's on a yellow and tends to get sent off quite a bit too, so I wouldn't be too surprised if he saw red at some point.
That, and Lee Mason will be under pressure from the players and fans. As a referee, if you feel you should have given a penalty in the first half chances are the first decent shout for a penalty in the 2nd half will be given.
If in the second half we get another 3-4 Rickie headers from relatively close, other scrambles in the box, a 50/50 offside and a couple reasonable penalty shouts in the second half and fail to score again, it does mean **** all. Well, '**** it all', but close enough.
Sub: Osvaldo on for his debut. Morgan off! Did NOT see that coming! JWP will move deeper then. 4-4-2?
DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION FOR SOUTHAMPTON: ON - Nathaniel Clyne & Dani Osvaldo OFF - Luke Shaw & Morgan Schneiderlin